Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Assignment Instructions
For this assignment, you are completing a written response to the following prompt:
We experienced an El Niño event recently (late 2015 – early 2016). Describe what El Niño is and how it forms. What are some of the consequences of El Niño (these can be local and/or worldwide)? Have you witnessed some of these consequences first-hand? If so, describe your experiences. Lastly, compare and contrast El Niño and La Niña. Be sure to cite any outside resources (including the textbooks) using MLA citation format. Your response should be typed and a minimum of 200 words.
Extra Credit Opportunity (optional; worth 2 points) – research and determine (based on scientific evidence) when the next El Niño and La Niña events are anticipated to take place. Hint: NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has a lot of scientific data on this topic. Summarize your findings (additional 100 word minimum) and be sure to cite your sources.
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